Calendar

Arts and entertaiment events in Richmond.

Wednesday 12

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Artist's Talk Eric Fischl gives a talk on his work at Solvent Space at 3:30 p.m. 0 E. Fourth St. 827-0984.

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Science Museum of Virginia The museum presents Lunch Break Science, a weekly lecture series on science and medicine, noon-1 p.m. This week, Dean Decker talks about "Evolution: What It Is and What It Isn't." Admission is free. 2500 W. Broad St. 864-1400.

Friday 14

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Friday for the Arts! Petersburg's monthly gallery openings feature receptions, tours and entertainment, 7-10 p.m. For more information, call 733-2352 or see the Galleries box.

Main Street Art Walk Galleries, salons and restaurants on Main Street participate in a second-Friday art walk with music and art-opening receptions, starting at 7 p.m. Call the Artemis Gallery for more information, 254-1755.

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Eyes on Richmond A weekly forum about city issues runs 12:30-1:30 p.m. at St. Paul's Episcopal Church through Nov. 18. This week, Sheila Hill-Christian talks about "Housing in the City: Home Is Where the Heart Is." Admission is $6 and includes lunch from Croaker Spot. 815 E. Grace St. 643-3589.

Richmond Symphony The Richmond Symphony presents the Mozart Festival Series at Bon Air Baptist Church at 8 p.m. Tickets are $14-$35. Also playing Oct. 16 at 3 p.m. at Randolph-Macon College.Call 788-1212 or visit www.richmondsymphony.com.

Yolanda Adams in Concert The Grammy-winning gospel songstress performs at the Landmark Theater at 7:30 p.m. with openers Israel and New Breed. Tickets are $35.50-$39.50. 6 N. Laurel St. Call 646-4213 or visit www.ticketmaster.com.

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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen The Latin Ballet of Virginia presents "El Dia De Los Muertos," a celebration of the cycle of life in Mesoamerican, African-American and Spanish cultures, at 8 p.m. Through Oct. 16. Tickets are $15-$20. 2880 Mountain Road. 379-2555.

Great Frame Up An exhibition of watercolors by Judy Newcomb opens with a reception, 6-8 p.m. Proceeds from sales go to hurricane relief. Through Oct. 15. 11382 Mall Dr. 794-6001.

Petersburg Area Art League "Generation: The Lacy Family," a collection of work in mixed media by the family, opens with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Nov. 6. 7 E. Old St. 861-4611.

Petersburg Regional Art Center The All-Media Show features work by Everett Butler, Jerome Wiggins, Steven Roebuck, Keithley Pierce and David Elliott, opening with a reception, 7-10 p.m. Through Nov. 5. 132 N. Sycamore St. 732-8200.

Scott House The Virginia Poverty Law Center presents "Through Different Eyes: The Faces of Poverty in Virginia," a photography exhibition opening with a reception at 6:30 p.m. at VCU. Tickets for the opening are $50. Through October. 909 E. Franklin St. 782-9430.

Saturday 15

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Bon Air Village Fair Bon Air Elementary School hosts a fair of rides, entertainment, food and a silent auction, with proceeds benefiting disaster relief, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. at the corner of McRae and Polk streets. 320-1947.

Midlothian Village Day Festival The South of the James Jaycees present a festival of games, food and entertainment, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Midlothian Middle School. 379-3420.

Pep Rally for Richmond Citizens Against Crime present a Public Safety Festival, with music by the Richmond Jazz Society and Richmond Boys Choir, performances by the Richmond Ballet, Living Word Stage Company and F Dance, plus information booths, vendors, art and food, noon-6 p.m. at Gillies Creek Park. Free. 355-3417.

Army Jazz Ensemble The U.S. Army Jazz Ambassadors perform at the Singleton Center at 4 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Bull Roast The Richmond Elks Lodge hosts a hurricane relief benefit with food provided by local restaurants and music by The Atkinsons and The Taters, 4-8 p.m. at the Elks Lodge. Tickets are $20-$30. 10022 Elk's Pass Lane, 270-4579.

Sunday 16

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"Get Ready for Freddy" Film Screenings The VCU Activities Programming Board for Uncommon Cinemas screens the six "Nightmare on Elm Street" movies at the Commons Theater, 12:30-11 p.m., as a preview to Robert Englund's appearance Oct. 18. $2. 828-7550

Music Center Concert The James W. Black Music Center is opened with performances by Tom Saunders and the Midwest All-Stars, pianist Daniel Clarke, vocalist Steve Bassett and the Jimmy Black Trio at the Singleton Center at 8 p.m. Free. 922 Park Ave. 828-6776.

Turn Back the Tide Relief Concert Positive Vibe Café hosts a community fund-raiser for disaster relief, with music by Susan Greenbaum, Page Wilson with Reckless Abandon, The Gary Gerloff Band, Terry Garland, The Taters and The Goodfellas, plus food by the restaurant, noon-6 p.m. Admission is $10. 2825 Hathaway Road in the Stratford Hills Shopping Center. 560-9622.

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Cultural Arts Center at Glen Allen "Timeless Journey," mixed-media works by Konst and Konstantina, runs through October in the Gumenick Family Gallery. There is a reception Oct. 23, 4-6 p.m. 2880 Mountain Road. 261-6200.

Tuesday 18

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Freddy Krueger Live! Robert Englund, the actor who made striped shirts scary again in "A Nightmare on Elm Street" and its sequels, speaks at VCU's Siegel Center, 7:30-9 p.m. Tickets are $5. 1200 W. Broad St. 828-7550.

Tavern Talk Chris McDaid gives a lecture on "Where an Elegant Entertainment Was Provided: The Role of the Tavern in 18th Century Hampton, Virginia" at the Library of Virginia at noon. Free. 800 E. Broad St. 692-3592.